Dancing On Ice star and professional skater Sean Rice has died, it has been reported.
Sean was part of the ITV show as a pro-skater in 2011 and 2012, and was a firm fan favourite on the show.
According to friends and those that knew him Sean passed away on Friday (January 14).
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The sad news was shared on social media by fellow skater and close friend Frankie Poultney, reports The Mirror.
Frankie wrote: “Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great – an epic skater, a husband, father, and my friend of 20 years.
Sean with Dancing partner Angela Rippon
(Image: ITV)
“Sean Rice, 20/07/72 – 14/01/22 gone too soon, but we will Love You For A Thousand Years. All of our thoughts are with Signey and Jodeyne.”
A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said: “We are all deeply saddened to hear this news. Sean was a wonderful skater and friend to many on the Dancing On Ice team.
“Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.”
In the two years that Sean was a pro skater on the ITV show, Sean danced with former newsreader Angela Rippon in 2011 and then a year later with Alpine ski racer, Chemmy Alcott.
Chemmy paid tribute to Sean with a sweet message on Twitter: “Have just heard the tragic news that Sean Rice, my partner from DOI, has passed away.
“The world will miss your amazing energy and your healing hands. All my love to J and S.”
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Sean leaves behind his wife Jodeyne Higgins and their daughter Signey.
Friends of Sean and fellow stars from Dancing On Ice have paid tribute to the pro skater.
Matt Evers, who is partnering Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor in this year’s series, paid tribute to Sean by sharing a number they did on the show together and writing: “One of the best… thank you Sean for your gift.
“This routine from The Professionals on Ice was incredible. It was a pleasure to know and work with you.”
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